Monthly Archives: May 2011

Fish Spa at BodyHeat

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

The practice may have been banned in 14 states in the U.S., but even a fishy statistic such as this, wasn’t going to stand between me and a good pedicure. Heading to the blue UV-lit basement of BodyHeat on the New King’s Road, I … Continue reading →

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Dare to Wear: Glass Dresses by Diana Dias-Leão

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

A recent visit to Liverpool led me to one of my favourite art galleries – the Walker  - housing a treasure trove of paintings and sculpture from the 13th century to the present day. The gallery is particularly strong in … Continue reading →

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The Cult of Beauty: The Aesthetic Movement 1860-1900

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

The Aesthetic movement prized the importance of art and beauty above all else and swept across fine arts, decorative arts, literature and interior design. Its key figures included Whistler, Burne-Jones, Rossetti, Leighton, William Morris and Oscar Wilde. The Cult of … Continue reading →

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